Tips + Tricks

I recently purchased two journals so that I could start documenting my life as a mom.  The first is My Quotable Kid, a journal to quickly jot down all those unforgettable moments, the funny things they say and sometimes...

This is my daughter's room.  This is our living room. As you can see, there are toys everywhere. It amazes me because just a little over a year ago we didn't own any toys. I'm not sure where they all came...

While many consider adopting a pet, just visiting local animal shelters can also be a great option for families. It's a wonderful way to give animals that don't normally get personalized attention, some love and affection. Whether you find...

I think every child should have the opportunity to experience art. I'm biased yes, but if we can teach our kids to seek and appreciate it, I think they will grow into happier, more well adjusted adults. Art is...

Though weather in Oklahoma can be cruel (75 one day, 25 the next), spring really is coming, whether it stays for a couple of days or a month! We’re going to think positive today and hope that at some...

Someone once told me when I was pregnant to start traveling with our child when she was young so she would learn to do great with long distances in the car or airplane. That was pretty easy for us:...

Over the years I have absolutely enjoyed planning my children’s birthdays.   As soon as one is over, I start thinking about planning for the next one.  It’s not that I am rushing them to get older, I enjoy celebrating...

My little chunker is growing like crazy. You see the fox onesie in the picture above? He wore it twice. Two times. In his whole life. And now what do I do with it? Passing on hand-me-downs and donating is...

As a new mother, every stage in my son’s development brings something new to the table.  I would love to be one of those moms that knows how to handle anything thrown my way, but I’m not.  I’m just...

O Tantrum Bomb! O Tantrum Bomb! How crazy are your fits. Your pouty lips. Your crying eyes. Your fits of rage And yells & cries. O Tantrum Bomb! O Tantrum Bomb! I really hate your fits. Fits of rage spewing from a toddler are one of the ugliest things...

The feeling of finally getting the house clean is unexplainable.  It is quite an accomplishment to say the least…  Only to realize that the three little people living in my house have destroyed it again in half the time...

I am going to start this post by loudly saying, I am not an expert in homeschooling, teaching, parenting, or anything really, so when I talk about lessons and curriculum, it's just what I've found that works for us. Last year...